UPDATE | Survivors tell of horror of Zimbabwe ferry sinking as death toll hits 46

A man who survived a ferry disaster that claimed at least 46 lives on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba said his best friend and seven of his relatives were among the dead.

Mind games kick off as All Blacks turn up the heat on referees

The psychological battle between the Springboks and All Blacks has already begun, with New Zealand coach Dave Rennie turning up the heat on referees.

24 hours in pictures, 13 August 2026

Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Madlanga Commission hears new testimony on fatal 2023 Durban shooting

Captain Ashley Houston of the SAPS took the stand.

Colombia earthquake enters grim phase as finding more survivors fade

At least 265 people were killed by the quake and around 500 others are still missing.

Mpumalanga man arrested for possession of dagga worth R2 million

Police were conducting patrols when they spotted a suspicious vehicle with a Gauteng registration.

Man sentenced to four life terms after using social media to lure and rape young women

'Pensioners go to loans': SASSA grant recipients claim borrowing just to survive

Pensioners are reportedly turning to a risky financial option just to cover basic bills and monthly necessities.

Miguel's warning to Sundowns: We are Kaizer Chiefs, we fear no one!

Kaizer Chiefs will host Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium on Saturday, and Miguel is not intimidated by the idea of facing them.

LIVE | Banyana Banyana vs Nigeria: 'No margin for error'

Banyana Banyana have vowed to bring their 'A' game when they face Nigeria in a crucial FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier playoff on Thursday.

Social media rapist sentenced to four life terms

Investigators uncovered similarities between multiple cases after victims' digital evidence helped establish a pattern of offending.

Ecuador police seize 370kg of cocaine near Colombian border

Ecuadorian police have seized hundreds of kilograms of cocainee in an area known as Guagua Negro near the Colombian border. Anti-narcotics officers spotted a suspicious truck during an operation and moved in.

Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece

Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japanâ s Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid out over 1,300 square metres of cobblestones.

One dead, several injured in Rotterdam port blast at Gunvor refinery

The Netherlands is investigating an explosion at the port of Rotterdam that killed one person and injured several others on Thursday, 13 August. The blast happened at about 11:30 a.m. at an oil facility in the Europoort industrial section of Europeâ s largest port.

Doku commits to Manchester City until 2031 in five-year deal

Jérémy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, keeping the Belgium winger at the Etihad until 2031. The 24-year-old has become a key part of the squad since joining from Rennes in 2023.

Some farmers in Limpopo claim their leased land has been invaded

Farmers continue paying monthly rentals despite being unable to use it.

SRC at CPUT protest lack of transparency over Financial Recovery Plan

The SRC of the CPUT says stakeholders were not consulted regarding the institution's FRP

WC warden's arrest welcomed following contraband bust

A prison warden at the Goodwood Prison in Cape Town was arrested after a contraband bust

Coastal town where you can buy acres of land for R200 000

You can build your dream home or holiday escape in a coastal town if you know where to look. One such town is selling land for R200 000.

Weather: Morning frost, isolated showers and rain expected

Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 14 August 2026.